The Old Italian School of Singing: A Theoretical and Practical GuideThis work describes in accessible language the technical foundations of the Old Italian School of Singing. It enables the reader to grasp the teachings of the old masters theoretically and practically. The research for this book used not only the old treatises from the 1700's onwards but also firsthand testimonies, biographies and recordings from historical singers. The author systematically takes us through the basic elements of historical singing with practical hints and exercises tested by extensive teaching experience. |
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Contents
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1 The Attack | 15 |
2 The Breath | 38 |
3 The Resonance | 55 |
4 Mouth Position and Articulation | 75 |
5 The Registers | 89 |
9 Expression | 146 |
A Summary of Essential Directions for Historical Singing | 161 |
Appendix 1 | 163 |
Appendix 2 | 166 |
Appendix 3 | 173 |
Appendix 4 | 175 |
Notes | 179 |
Bibliography | 195 |
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Bibliographic information
| Title | The Old Italian School of Singing: A Theoretical and Practical Guide |
| Author | Daniela Bloem-Hubatka |
| Edition | illustrated |
| Publisher | McFarland, 2014 |
| ISBN | 0786488956, 9780786488957 |
| Length | 219 pages |
| Subjects | › Music / General |
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